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A Wi-Fi 6 licensing discussion can start with a large declared portfolio and still move quickly into a smaller number. The patents may be declared against IEEE 802.11ax. The families
With over 100,000 patent families declared essential to 5G standards and 21 companies holding portfolios exceeding 1,000 SEPs each, the instinct heading into licensing negotiations is to lead with scale.
In SEP licensing, a declaration costs almost nothing, but challenging it costs a fortune. Across 5G, 4G LTE, HEVC, and Wi-Fi, rigorous independent reviews consistently show that 30% to 60%
Across the U.S., academic tech transfer is under strain. In 2023, U.S. institutions reported a 33% year-over-year decline in patent licenses. Meanwhile, unused patents keep costing money. Utility patents require
From 2G through 4G, SEP declaration counts became the industry’s shorthand for power. Negotiation dynamics favored raw numbers, with counterparties conceding that more declared families meant broader coverage. Large licensors
John, a partner at a well-established patent litigation firm in the United States, contacted us at a point when the pressure had started to build. He was preparing for a
According to IAM Media and WIPO data, fewer than 30% of patent disputes result in a court ruling, while nearly 70% are settled through negotiation stages. Yet these negotiations frequently
There’s no shortage of data when it comes to patent valuation. Legal guidelines, product specs, and market figures are easily accessible. But in practice, these pieces often don’t connect. Patent
In the rapidly evolving landscape of video processing and computer graphics, intellectual property (IP) is a cornerstone of competitive advantage. For a technology giant like Intel, renowned for its foundational
When assessing a patent for its Standard Essential Patent (SEP) potential, the real challenge lies in the complexities of the claims loaded with technical details. While most patents appear to
Patents focused on wearable technology have long been central to litigations targeting large companies, offering a significant return on investment (ROI). This trend can be traced back to 2014, when
In an era defined by rapid technological evolution, a company’s intellectual property (IP) portfolio stands as a cornerstone of its competitive advantage. For a global technology leader like Sony, renowned
Apple’s billion-dollar EV charging patent describes an advanced charging station that automatically aligns the plug with the vehicle’s charging port. This mechanism eliminates the need for precise driver input, making
From 2015 to 2020, new Standard Essential Patent (SEP) families in telecom jumped threefold from 6,457 to 17,623. The 5G standard alone accounts for over 150,000 declared patents since 2015.
If your SEP licensing efforts are falling short of expectations due to licensee rebuttals, it’s time to rethink your approach. One common misstep is focusing only on a single stage
With the rise of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) in India and the growing interest of Chinese companies in this market, the question looms: “Could India be the next patent hub
